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The Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising and the Proclamation of the Irish Republic is a time of huge significance for the people of Ireland.

This is a time for commemoration of those who worked, fought and died for Irish freedom.It is a time for celebration of the spirit of freedom and the progressive vision that motivated them.It is a time for renewed commitment to the values of the Proclamation: the sovereignty of the Irish people; the unity and independence of Ireland; equal rights and equal opportunities for all the people who share our island.

The 1916 Proclamation is a declaration of social and economic intent for a rights-based society in which the people are sovereign.

It is a freedom charter for this whole island and all the people who live here.

Principles of the Committee The 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising provides an occasion that offers the possibility to engage with a broad spectrum of public opinion in commemorating this seminal event in Irish history.

The committee will:

• Explore all of the political narratives from this tumultuous period of our Republican history.

• Invite a broad spectrum of society to participate in progressive wide-ranging discourse on its impact on the development of politics and relationships on these islands and beyond.

• Ensure a dignified and hospitable atmosphere to encourage maximum participation from all political perspectives.

• Put forward a program of events that invites its participants to engage and explore the history of the Easter Rising from all perspectives.

• Appeal to the best of our ability for varied age/gender/political grouping participation in all events.

• Tailor events of 1916 within the wider historical context of the uprising and broader political climate of the era.

Is tréimhse an-tábhachtach í do mhuintir na hÉireann comóradh céad bliain Éirí na Cásca 1916 agus Fhorógra na Poblachta.

Tá sé tráthúil iad siúd a d’obair, a throid agus a d’éag ar son saoirse na hÉireann a chomóradh. Tá sé tráthúil spiorad na saoirse agus an fhís fhorásach a spreag iad a cheiliúradh. Tá sé tráthúil tiomantas athnuaite a dhéanamh ar luachanna an Fhorógra: ceannasacht mhuintir na hÉireann; aontas agus neamhspleáchas na hÉireann; comhchearta agus comhdheiseanna do na pobail uilig a chónaíonn ar oileán s’againne.

Tá Forógra 1916 ina dhearbhú rúin shóisialta agus eacnamaíochta i leith shochaí cheartbhunaithe ina bhfuil an ceannas ag an phobal.

is cairt saoirse í don oileán ar fad agus do na daoine uilig atá ina gcónaí anseo.

Prionsabail an Choiste Tugann Céad Bliain Éirí na Cásca deis dúinn a bheith ag plé le réimse leathan daoine maidir le comóradh an imeachta barrthábhachtaigh seo i stair na hÉireann.

Déanfaidh an Coiste:

• Plé leis na hinsintí polaitiúla uilig a tháinig as an tréimhse chorraiceach seo inár stair Phoblachtach.

• Deis a thabhairt do réimse leathan daoine a bheith rannpháirteach i gcomhrá fairsing forásach ar a iarmhairt ar fhorbairt na polaitíochta agus na gcaidreamh ar na hoileáin seo agus níos faide i gcéin.

• Atmaisféar sollúnta agus fáilteach a chinntiú chun an t-uasmhéid rannpháirtíochta a spreagadh ó gach dearcadh polaitiúil.

• Clár imeachtaí a chur chun tosaigh a iarrfaidh ar rannpháirtithe dul i ngleic agus plé le stair Éirí na Cásca ó gach taobh di.

• Rannpháirtíocht sna himeachtaí uilig a iarraidh de réir aoise, inscne/ghrúpaí polaitiúla eagsúla chomh fada agus is féidir linn.

• Imeachtaí 1916 a chur in oiriúint maidir le comhthéacs stairiúil an Éirí Amach agus le saol polaitiúil na ré úd.

20 Eanáir ~ 20 JanuaryProgramme launch: An Coiste Doire proudly launches their Easter Rising Centenary Programme in honour of Derry Volunteer Dan McGandy on the 97th anniversary of his death in action on 20th January 1919.Venue: Guildhall. Time: 1.00pm.

2 Feabhra ~ 2 February1916: Visionaries & their words: This event explores the writings and ideals of the leaders of the Easter Rising in a spectacular dramatisation and musical interpretation inspired by their lives, their work, and their words. Actress Elaine O’Dea interprets the written words of Pearse, Plunkett, Connolly and others to a backdrop of archive footage of Ireland one hundred years ago. Lorcán Mac Mathúna’s specially commissioned music interprets the vision of these revolutionaries and the impact they made on Irish life then and since. Produced in association with ‘Creative Centenaries’ and supported by An Comhairle Ealaíonn as part of ‘Ireland 2016’. Venue: The Glassworks. Time: 1.00pm.

1 Márta ~ 1 MarchBook launch: Reflections of Prison Struggle 1976-1981. Organised by Tar Abhaile, Cunamh, 81 Committee. Remembering, a Centenary of Struggle. Venue: An Chultúrlann. Time: 7.30pm.

8 Márta ~ 8 MarchInternational Womans Day: In this open event to mark International Womans Day, Mayor Elisha McCallion invites Cuban Ambassador Hermes Herrera Hernandez and Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin to discuss The Role of Women Building Ireland’s future. Venue: The Guildhall (Whittaker Suite). Time: 7.30pm.

11 Márta ~ 11 MarchLecture – James Connolly and his legacy: The Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership will host a light lunch and lecture by John Callow – historian and author of James Connolly the re-conquest of Ireland. Dr Callow is an author, screenwriter and historian, specialising in Seventeenth Century politics and popular culture. Venue: Holywell DiverseCity Community Partnership Building. Time: 12.30pm

14 Márta–4 Aibreán ~ 14 March–4 AprilEaster Rising exhibition launch: This major exhibition will focus on the impact of the 1916 Rising and its aftermath on the city of Derry and includes rare artefacts and a chronology of the key events between 1912–1922 and how they impacted on the city. The exhibition will tour community venues across the city for the remainder of 2016.Venue: Tower Museum.

PRoGRaMME of EVEnTS:

21 Márta ~ 21 MarchUniting Ireland Conference: A major conference to mark the centenary year of the Easter Rising. Venue: Millennium Forum. Time: 7.30pm.

27 Márta ~ 27 MarchEaster commemorations: Events will be held at local Republican monuments to mark the centenary of the Rising. Each commemoration will feature period dress and pageantry. Each local area will then proceed to the main assembly point at the Bogside Inn, before parading to the Republican Plot in the city cemetery.

3 Aibreán ~ 3 AprilLive music: Macalla 1916 – Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. A specially commissioned work to mark 1916 with a 50 piece Orchestra entitled Ireland Easter Rising – An Echo of the Past - A Vision of the Future. Venue: Millennium forum. Time: 8pm.

Commemorative PublicationDuring the Easter period look out for the launch of a new publication reflecting on the commemoration of Easter 1916 by Republicans in Derry over the century.

1 Bealtaine ~ 1 MayHunger Strike Commemoration March: During this centenary of struggle, the 1980-81 Hunger Strikes proved to be momentous. On this 35th anniversary year of the 1981 Hunger Strike, Republicans from across the city will march to honour the ten men who died in 1981 and those who laid down their lives in prison struggle through the generations.

Bealtaine ~ MayAthbheochan na Gaeilge agus Éirí Amach na Cásca:Taispeántas dátheangach de chuid Chonradh na Gaeilge ar an Ghaeilge agus an Éirí Amach ag teacht go Doire. Dátaí agus ionaid le cinntiú.

The Revival of the Irish language and the Easter Rising:A bilingual exhibition on the Revival of the Irish Language and the Easter Rising.

12 Bealtaine ~ 12 MayDawning of the Day Pageant: This major city centre event will see re-enactments of the military tribunals and executions of the leaders of 1916. Huge numbers are expected to attend the event in Guildhall Square / Waterloo Place.

1–4 Meitheamh ~ 1–4 June1916 film festival: As well as showcasing main stream movies, period films and documentaries will be on show including: Portraits of the 1916 leaders, Irish Destiny (1926), Mother Ireland, Curious Journey. Venue: nerve Centre / Community Venues.

26 Meitheamh ~ 26 Juneannual Derry Volunteers Commemoration: Derry Republicans will march to the Republican plot in the city cemetery to honour those who gave their lives in the fight for Irish freedom.

11 Samhain ~ 11 novemberCoiste Comórtha Óglaigh Dhoire, Dinnéar Bliantúil: Derry Volunteers’ Commemorative Committee Annual Dinner Dance.

YouTh ProGrAMME:

Developmental Programme: Throughout the year, 6 week developmental programmes will be held exploring the lead up to and the after effects of the Easter Rising and how this has impacted on politics today. How is our island affected by partition educationally, economically, politically and socially. Events will be hosted in Pilot’s Row, Shantallow Youth Club/SCRA, Long Tower Youth Club and An Chultúrlann.

8 Márta ~ 8 MarchMná na Réabhlóide / Women of the RebellionVenue: Pilots Row.

Feabhra–Márta ~ February–MarchArt project: 4 week programme to develop a piece of art that will be displayed at the youth conference on the 22nd March. Venue: Shantallow YC/SCRa.

Márta ~ MarchMusic event: how history and tradition has influenced music today.Venue: Long Tower Youth Club.

Márta ~ March Eoghainín na nÉan agus Íosagan: Family event – a re-imagining of Pearse’s stories with puppetry and animation. Venue: An Chultúrlann.

Márta ~ MarchÓgra Shinn féin political debate: Is the Proclamation relevant today? How did the Treaty impact on Republican ideals at the time?

MiLLEnniuM ForuM:

28-29 Eanáir ~ 28-29 JanuaryWB Yeats 150th Birthday ‘Songs from the Swans at Coole’.

5 Feabhra ~ 5 FebruaryTransatlantic Music Sessions (International Traditional Musicians)

19 Feabhra ~ 19 FebruaryTommy Fleming in concert

3 Márta ~ 3 MarchThe Cripple of Inishmaan

18 Márta ~ 18 MarchMoya Brennan

3 Aibreán ~ 3 AprilLive music: Macalla 1916 – Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. A specially commissioned work to mark 1916 with a 50 piece Orchestra entitled Ireland Easter Rising – An Echo of the Past - A Vision of the Future. Millennium forum – 8pm.

23 Aibreán ~ 23 AprilMary Black in Concert ‘Down the Crooked Road’.

22 Márta ~ 22 MarchYouth Conference – schools event: All post primary schools from Yr11 will be invited to a conference looking at centenaries and commemorations. This will be a cross community event, organised and run by a working group of young people from the 4 lead youth clubs. Invites to all the individual events will also be sent out to all youth organisations across the town.

1st AprilDerry Youth Clubs Dublin trip: A number of the city’s youth clubs will enjoy a political tour of Dublin, including: the GPO, Garden of Remembrance and Kilmainham Gaol.

WaTERSIDE aREaProposed activities for the Waterside area will include: • Trip to Dublin / Trip to Sligo • History Project • Cross Community Project • International Womans Day • Story of the Easter Lily & Produce a lily with fab lab • Street Party & Street Theatre of 1916 • The Story of Dan McGandy • Walking Tours • Talks • Mural • Schools Project Bealtaine ~ MayExhibition launch: The Easter Rising exhibition will be launched and hosted in the Waterside throughout May.

SHanTaLLoW aREaTo mark the 100th Anniversary of the execution of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising the Cumman will hold vigils at Dawn.3 May / 3 Bealtaine: Patrick Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas J. Clarke4 May / 4 Bealtaine: Joseph Plunkett, William Pearse, Edward Daly and Michael O’Hanrahan5 May / 5 Bealtaine: John MacBride8 May / 8 Bealtaine: Eamonn Ceannt, Michael Mallin, Sean Heuston and Conn Colbert9 May / 9 Bealtaine: Thomas Kent12 May / 12 Bealtaine: James Connolly and Sean MacDiarmada3 august / 3 Lúnasa: Roger Casement. Location: Shantallow Republican Monument.

Lúnasa ~ AugustExhibition launch: The Easter Rising exhibition will be launched and hosted in Shantallow throughout August.

Memorial dedication: During Easter a Plaque / Plinth will be unveiled on the pathway leading to the Shantallow Monument with the names of the seven signatories and the other nine men who were executed. It will also make reference to the other Volunteers, members of Cumann na mBan, civilians and others who lost their lives in the rising.

27 Márta ~ 28 MarchArea fun days: On Easter Sunday / Monday fun days themed on Easter 1916 to be held in Galliagh and Shantallow.

LoCaL aREa EVEnTS:

28 Márta ~ 31 MarchA Republican Exhibition will take place from Easter Monday to Easter Thursday. Two nights in the Shantallow Community Centre and two nights in St Joseph’s parish centre. Sporting and Youth Events for young people will be included in the celebrations.

noRTHLanDS aREaTráth na Cásca ~ Easter PeriodFor one hour during the Easter period local shops will be retailing a selection of goods at 1916 prices with staff in period costume. Details to follow.

Meitheamh ~ JuneExhibition launch: The Easter Rising exhibition will be launched at and hosted in the Rosemount Factory throughout June. Venue: rosemount Factory.

Tráth na Cásca ~ Easter PeriodPortrait launch: During the Easter Period an art installation featuring the portraits of the seven signatories of the Proclamation will be launched in the Northlands area.

CrEGGAn ArEAMeán Fómhair ~ SeptemberExhibition launch: The Easter Rising exhibition will be launched and hosted in Creggan throughout September.

BoGSIDE BRanDYWELL aREa3 Aibreán ~ 3 AprilRun/Walk: Centenary Challenge – Run/Walk 1.916 miles. Organised by Bogside & Brandywell Monument Committee. Starting point: Gasyard Centre, Lecky Road. Time: 11.00am.

Deireadh Fómhair ~ octoberExhibition launch: The Easter Rising exhibition will be launched at and hosted in the Gasyard Centre throughout October. Venue: Gasyard Centre.

nERVE CEnTRE EVEnTS:

During 2016 the Nerve Centre will be delivering a wide range of events and activities across Derry and the north of Ireland to commemorate the events of 1916. For further infomation on the entire programme visit:

www.creativecentenaries.org As part of these activities, local communities across the city will work with the Nerve Centre to deliver a number of training programmes and activities which will focus on the events of 1916 and their legacy. These activities will be delivered using the new DCAL funded community digital hubs.

Look out for a range of local events throughout the year, including:• A series of local and national historical lectures / talks that will be held at venues across the city throughout 2016.• Recitals of scenes from 1916 themed dramas featuring local residents• Social evenings in each community featuring music, poetry and drama connected to the events of 1916• End of year celebration events which will showcase the films, I-books, e-comics and project outputs produced by residents in each area in association with the Nerve Centre.

IMEaCHTaí náISIúnTanaTIonaL EVEnTS:

KEY DaTES:27 Feabhra ~ 27 February

Revolution 1916 Éirí amachThe ExhibitionA Visitor Attraction standard exhibition featuring the background, day by day account and legacy of the 1916 Rising through different mediums and artefacts. Situated in an iconic building, part of the Rotunda complex, birthplace of Sinn Féin in 1905, where the men of 1916 signed up for the Irish Volunteers in 1913 and where the garrisons of the Four Courts and GPO including Thomas Clarke, Edward Daly and a young Michael Collins were held overnight in 1916 after the surrender. Visible in the background of the 1916 pictures of British Soldiers holding the flag of the Irish Republic upside down as a trophy at the Parnell Monument, the modern day Ambassador dominates this end of O’Connell Street. Venue: The ambassador Theatre, o’Connel St.

6 Márta ~ 6 MarchMná na Poblachta ~ Women of the Revolution: Celebrating International Women’s Day (8th March) on Mothers’ Day by honouring Cumann na mBan and all the women who took part in the 1916 Rising. Venues: o’Connell St and GPo. Time: 2pm.

26 Márta ~ 26 MarchIrish Citizen army Parade on Easter Saturday from Liberty Hall to St Stephen’s Green.

24 Aibreán ~ 24 Aprilnational Mobilisation – Reclaim the Vision of 1916 in association with the Citizen’s Initiative. Location: o’Connell St

3, 4 , 5 , 8 ,12 Bealtaine ~ 3, 4 , 5 , 8 ,12 May3am Dawn vigils to remember the leaders of the rising, on their execution dates, outside Kilmainham Gaol.

14 Lúnasa ~ 14 August35th anniversary – national Hunger Strike Commemoration March: Republicans from across Ireland will gather in Belfast to honour the ten men who died in 1981 and other Irish patriots who died on hunger strike through the generations.

In this major conference to mark the centenary year of the Easter Rising, Republicans from across the country, including Sinn Féin national leadership figures, gather to honour and debate the 1916 Proclamation and its relevance in reuniting Ireland. Venue: Millennium Forum. Time: 7.30pm.

21 Márta ~ 21 March

Uniting Ireland Conference